Pakistani actress Dananeer Mobeen has won the Best Actress award at the second International Eurasian Film Awards, popularly known as the Diamond Butterfly, for her performance in the Pakistani film Mera Lyari.
The prestigious award ceremony was held in Moscow, bringing together filmmakers, actors and cinema professionals from several countries. Two Pakistani films, Mera Lyari and Welcome to Punjab, were nominated at this year’s awards, marking Pakistan’s participation in the international film event.
Director Abu Aleeha, who helmed Mera Lyari, announced the achievement through a social media post, crediting the entire film team for the recognition. He congratulated the cast and crew, saying that the award was the result of collective efforts. He also expressed special appreciation for actress Ayesha Omar and Waqas Rizvi.
According to the director, Mobeen received the Diamond Butterfly trophy, valued at $250,000, in recognition of her performance in the film. Mera Lyari revolves around female footballers from Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood and highlights their struggles, ambitions and passion for the sport.
The film features Dananeer Mobeen alongside Ayesha Omar and Trinette Lucas. It premiered at the UK Asian Film Festival in London before its theatrical release in Pakistan in May. Pakistan also secured recognition at the inaugural Diamond Butterfly Awards last year, when actress Sonya Hussyn won the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in Deemak.
